This is very important .
Every registered patient aged 70 years and older of the is entitled to attend FREE of charge – Once you have applied for and received your Doctor Visit Card .
This is not means tested .
If you do not register you will continue to pay a fee. A Medical Card OR Doctor Visit Card must be produced in surgery to avail of the FREE visits.
The HSE will not automatically issue you a card.
You need to register yourself as per instructions on the HSE website.
Apply on line here -> Free over 70’s GP Care
OR
Phone The HSE on -1890 252 919